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Sparky and Persephone Amigurumi Pattern

Sparky and Persephone Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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About This Sparky and Persephone Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you to crochet two companion amigurumi dogs, Sparky and Persephone, with sculpted noses and dramatic eyes. You will work in continuous rounds, shape heads with chain-turn sections, and add sewn-on details and bolts. The pattern includes instructions for both crochet bolts and the option to use safety eyes.

Sparky and Persephone Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed round-by-round instructions and assembly steps are included for all parts. Photos and tips for eye placement and finishing touches are provided to help you achieve the intended look.

Why You'll Love This Sparky and Persephone Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings character and personality to every stitch — these dogs have expressive faces and charming features that really come alive during assembly. I love the mix of simple amigurumi construction with sculpted shaping of the snouts and the creative eye placement techniques. Sewing the hair pieces and adding the small embroidered stitches is so satisfying and gives each doll a unique look. I’m excited to share the step-by-step instructions so you can make your own pair and customize them however you like.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these characters by changing colors — try pastel shades for a softer look or high-contrast colors for more dramatic characters.

You can make a mini version by using finer yarn and a smaller hook; for a jumbo, use bulky yarn and a larger hook to create a chunky, cuddle-friendly version.

I often experiment with eye size and placement to change each doll's personality — move eyes closer together for a goofy look or farther apart for a more dramatic expression.

Try swapping the painted eyes for felt or embroidered eyes for a softer, child-friendly version without hard parts.

If you want posable limbs, insert thin wire into the arms and legs before stuffing and secure the ends so they don't poke through the surface.

Add accessories like tiny crochet collars, scarves, or little sweaters to create themed versions for holidays or gifts.

Play with facial embroidery — a few different eyebrow styles or mouth shapes stitched with black embroidery thread can change the whole emotion of the doll.

Create matching outfit sets or tiny props (like a mini heart or bone) to make the dolls gift-ready and extra charming.

Try alternative textures such as boucle or chenille yarn for parts like the hair pieces to make a fuzzy, whimsical look.

I personally add subtle shading with water-based fabric paints around stitched scars or spots to deepen the character and create a slightly weathered, loved appearance.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing safety eyes too early can make backing and securing difficult; wait until instructed and consider leaving the backs off until later or remove stuffing to fit washers before securing. ✗ Not stuffing evenly causes lumps in the head or body shapes; stuff gradually while shaping and add small amounts of fiberfill as you go to maintain smooth curves. ✗ Skipping stitch counts during increases and decreases will distort shaping; count stitches at the end of each round and mark the start of each round with a stitch marker. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight on decreases can make sections collapse; maintain an even, moderate tension and reshape with stuffing if needed after finishing rounds. ✗ Ignoring eye placement instructions leads to misaligned or overlapping eyes; follow the specified row placements and count holes carefully, adjusting for yarn/hook size as suggested.

Sparky and Persephone Amigurumi Pattern

Make two charming, stylized dog amigurumi named Sparky and Persephone with this complete crochet pattern. You will create expressive eyes, sculpted snouts, and sweet details step-by-step. Perfect for intermediate crocheters who love character toys and detailed assembly.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Sparky and Persephone Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) approximately 150g main color for each doll
  • 02
    Accent yarns 50-75g for contrast colors and details
  • 03
    Color A: Black - use for snout, accents and hair pieces (quantity as needed)
  • 04
    Color B: Gray - main body color for Sparky/Persephone (approx 150g)
  • 05
    Color C: White - for eye square/back detail and hair pieces (small amount)
  • 06
    Additional small amounts of black and white for embroidered stitches and details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.25 mm (D)
  • 02
    Safety eyes 40 mm (Sparky)
  • 03
    Safety eyes 34 mm (Persephone)
  • 04
    Optional smaller eyes: 30 mm for a smaller version and 18 mm black safety eyes (optional)
  • 05
    Water-based acrylic paint (black and white) for painting eyes
  • 06
    Nail polish sealer to seal painted eyes
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Sewing needle / yarn needle for sewing pieces
  • 09
    Stitch markers
  • 10
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 11
    Pins for assembly
  • 12
    Black embroidery thread for stitched details
  • 13
    False eyelashes (optional)
  • 14
    Small washer pieces for large safety eyes (if using)

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— Sparky (Head) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

(sc, inc) x 3 = 9

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) x 3 = 12

Round 4-6 :

sc in each st around

Round 7 :

(2 sc, dec) x 3 = 9

Info :

Stuff the nose

Round 8 :

(sc, dec) x 3 = 6

Info :

Change to Color B

Round 9 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Round 10 :

sc in each st around

Round 11 :

(sc, inc) x 6 = 18

Round 12-13 :

sc in each st around

Round 14 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24

Round 15-16 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Stuff the head as you work

Round 17 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30

Round 18-19 :

sc in each st around

Round 20 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 = 36

Round 21-22 :

sc in each st around

Round 23 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 = 42

Round 24-25 :

sc in each st around

Round 26 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc = 48

Round 27 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc = 54

Round 28 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc = 60

Round 29-37 :

sc in each st around

Round 38 :

(8 sc, dec) x 6 = 54

Round 39 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Place eyes between rows 27 and 28, leaving 20 holes between them. 1st eye is placed before the 2nd increase. Count 20 holes after the first eye and place the 2nd eye. If you want the sunken eye look, do not place the backs of the eyes on until round 42. The backs of the large eyes will be hard to place. They may overlap. Check this before you place the backs of the eyes. TIP! You may have to adjust the eye placement depending on yarn and hook size you use.

Round 40 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 = 48

Round 41 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 = 42

Round 42 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36

Info :

Now for the eyes. Stuff the head well. Cut a long piece of yarn and remove the eyes. Place the needle in the hole where the first eye was and thread the needle into a hole next to the eye hole. Go back and forth between each eye hole repeating the process from the first eye. Pull slightly on the yarn after going through each hole. Do this about 3 times on each side until you reach the look you want.

Round 43 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 = 30

Round 44 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 = 24

Round 45 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 = 18

Round 46 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 = 12

Round 47 :

dec x 6 = 6

Info :

F/O and sew the hole closed

— Sparky (Body) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 = 18

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 = 36

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 = 42

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 = 48

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 = 54

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc) x 6 = 60

Round 11-15 :

sc in each st around

Round 16 :

(8 sc, dec) x 6 = 54

Round 17-18 :

sc in each st around

Round 19 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 = 48

Round 20-21 :

sc in each st around

Round 22 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 = 42

Round 23-24 :

sc in each st around

Round 25 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36

Round 26-27 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Start stuffing the body

Round 28 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 = 30

Round 29-30 :

sc in each st around

Round 31 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24

Round 32-33 :

sc in each st around

Info :

If you decide to use the 15 mm safety eyes for bolts, place them between rounds 31 and 32 of the body. Approximately 11 holes between them. Do not secure the washers too tightly. There is also a crochet version of bolts on page 8 if you would prefer to use that. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Sparky (Arms - Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 = 18

Round 4-5 :

sc in each st around

Round 6 :

7 sc, dec x 2, 7 sc = 16

Round 7 :

6 sc, dec x 2, 6 sc = 14

Round 8-13 :

Sc in each st around. Stuff the arms as you work.

Round 14 :

Dec, 12 sc = 13

Round 15-20 :

Sc in each st around

Round 21 :

Dec, 11 sc = 12 (Stop stuffing the arms)

Round 22-26 :

Sc in each st around

Round 27 :

(4 sc, dec) x 2 = 10

Round 28-29 :

Sc in each st around. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Sparky (Tail) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2-3 :

sc in each st around (Stuff the tail as you work)

Round 4 :

(sc, inc) x 3 = 9

Round 5-6 :

sc in each st around

Round 7 :

(2 sc, inc) x 3 = 12

Round 8-9 :

sc in each st around

Round 10 :

(3 sc, inc) x 3 = 15

Round 11-20 :

sc in each st around. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Sparky (Legs - Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 = 18

Round 4-5 :

Sc in each st around

Round 6 :

7 sc, dec x 2, 7 sc = 16

Round 7 :

6 sc, dec x 2, 6 sc = 14 (stuff the legs as you work)

Round 8-11 :

Sc in each st around

Round 12 :

Dec, 12 sc = 13

Round 13-16 :

Sc in each st around (Stop stuffing the legs)

Round 17 :

Dec, 11 sc = 12

Round 18-21 :

sc in each st around

Round 22 :

(4 sc, dec) x 2 = 10

Round 23 :

sc in each st around. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Sparky (Bolts - Make 2) :

Item Name (P1) :

I chose to use safety eyes for bolts but there is a crochet version if you prefer that. With Color A: Make a magic ring. Ch 1, make 6 sc into the magic ring, join to the 1st sc with a sl st. Ch 1, sc in each st around, join to the 1st sc with a sl st. Ch 1, increase in each st around, join to the 1st sc with a sl st = 12. Stuff the bolt as you work lightly. Ch 1, BLO sc in each st around, join to the 1st sc with a sl st. Ch 1, BLO dec x 6, join to the 1st sc with a sl st = 6. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Sparky (Ears - Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Make 4 sc into a magic ring = 4

Round 2 :

sc in each st around

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 2 = 6

Round 4 :

sc in each st around

Round 5 :

(sc, inc) x 3 = 9

Round 6 :

sc in each st around

Round 7 :

(2 sc, inc) x 3 = 12

Round 8 :

sc in each st around

Round 9 :

(3 sc, inc) x 3 = 15

Round 10 :

sc in each st around

Round 11 :

(4 sc, inc) x 3 = 18

Round 12-14 :

sc in each st around. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Sparky (Square on Back) :

Item Name (P1) :

With Color C: Ch 11. 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across = 10. 2. Ch 1, turn, sc across = 10. 3-8. Repeat row 2. F/O and leave an extra long tail for sewing.

— Sparky (Spots - Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

(sc, inc) x 3 = 9

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Persephone (Head) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

(sc, inc) x 3 = 9

Round 3-5 :

sc in each st around (Stuff the nose)

Round 6 :

(sc, dec) x 3 = 6

Info :

Change to Color B

Round 7 :

increase in each st around = 12

Round 8-9 :

sc in each st around

Round 10 :

(3 sc, inc) x 3 = 15

Round 11-12 :

sc in each st around

Round 13 :

(4 sc, inc) x 3 = 18

Round 14-15 :

sc in each st around

Round 16 :

(5 sc, inc) x 3 = 21

Round 17-18 :

sc in each st around (Stuff the head as you work)

Round 19 :

(6 sc, inc) x 3 = 24

Round 20-21 :

sc in each st around

Round 22 :

(7 sc, inc) x 3 = 27

Round 23-24 :

sc in each st around

Round 25 :

(8 sc, inc) x 3 = 30

Round 26-27 :

sc in each st around

Round 28 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 = 36

Round 29 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 = 42

Round 30 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 = 48

Round 31 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 = 54

Round 32 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 = 60

Round 33-34 :

sc in each st around

Round 35 :

sc in each st around with an additional 10 stitches; the last stitch of this round will be the beginning of each row from now on

Info :

Place eyes between rows 30 and 31 leaving 13 holes between them. 1st eye is placed before the 2nd increase. Count 13 holes after the first eye and place the 2nd eye. If you want the sunken eye look, do not place the backs of the eyes on until row 64. TIP! You may have to adjust the eye placement depending on yarn and hook size you use.

Round 36 :

Ch 1, turn, dec, 26 sc, dec = 28

Round 37 :

Ch 1, turn, dec, 24 sc, dec = 26

Round 38 :

Ch 1, turn, dec, 22 sc, dec = 24

Round 39 :

Ch 1, turn, dec, 20 sc, dec = 22

Round 40 :

Ch 1, turn, dec, 18 sc, dec = 20

Round 41 :

Ch 1, turn, dec, 16 sc, dec = 18

Round 42 :

Ch 1, turn, dec, 14 sc, dec = 16

Round 43 :

Ch 1, turn, dec, 12 sc, dec = 14

Round 44 :

Ch 1, turn, dec, 10 sc, dec = 12

Info :

Change to Color A

Round 45 :

Do not Ch 1, turn your work. Make 12 sc across, Make 6 sc going down one side, Make 30 sc around the head, Make 6 sc going up one side of the head = 54

Round 46 :

sc in each st around

Round 47 :

(8 sc, inc) x 6 = 60

Round 48 :

(9 sc, inc) x 6 = 66

Round 49-52 :

sc in each st around

Round 53 :

(9 sc, dec) x 6 = 60

Round 54-55 :

sc in each st around

Round 56 :

(8 sc, dec) x 6 = 54

Round 57-58 :

sc in each st around

Round 59 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 = 48

Round 60-61 :

sc in each st around

Round 62 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 = 42

Round 63-64 :

sc in each st around

Round 65 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36

Round 66 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 = 30

Round 67 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24

Round 68 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 = 18

Round 69 :

(sc, dec) x 6 = 12

Round 70 :

Dec x 6 = 6. F/O and sew the hole closed.

— Persephone (Body) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 = 18

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 = 36

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 = 42

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 = 48

Round 9-12 :

sc in each st around

Round 13 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 = 42 (Stuff the body as you work)

Round 14 :

sc in each st around

Round 15 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36

Round 16 :

sc in each st around

Round 17 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 = 30. Change to Color B.

Round 18-22 :

sc in each st around (Color B)

Info :

Change to Color A

Round 23 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 = 36

Round 24 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 = 42

Round 25 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 = 48

Round 26 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 = 54

Round 27 :

(8 sc, inc) x 6 = 60

Round 28-32 :

sc in each st around

Round 33 :

(8 sc, dec) x 6 = 54

Round 34 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 = 48

Round 35 :

sc in each st around

Round 36 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 = 42

Round 37 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36

Round 38 :

sc in each st around

Round 39 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 = 30

Round 40 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Persephone (Ears - Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Make 4 sc into a magic ring = 4

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 8

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x 4 = 12

Round 4 :

(inc, 2 sc) x 4 = 16

Round 5 :

(inc, 3 sc) x 4 = 20

Round 6 :

(inc, 4 sc) x 4 = 24

Round 7 :

sc in each st around

Round 8 :

(inc, 5 sc) x 4 = 28

Round 9-10 :

Sc in each st around

Round 11 :

(inc, 6 sc) x 4 = 32

Round 12-15 :

Sc in each st around

Round 16 :

(dec, 14 sc) x 2 = 30

Round 17 :

Sc in each st around

Round 18 :

(dec, 13 sc) x 2 = 28

Round 19 :

Sc in each st around

Round 20 :

(dec, 12 sc) x 2 = 26

Round 21 :

Sc in each st around

Round 22 :

(dec, 11 sc) x 2 = 24

Info :

Do not stuff the ears

Round 23 :

Sc in each st around

Round 24 :

(dec, 10 sc) x 2 = 22

Round 25 :

Sc in each st around

Round 26 :

(dec, 9 sc) x 2 = 20

Round 27 :

Sc in each st around

Round 28 :

(dec, 8 sc) x 2 = 18

Round 29 :

Sc in each st around

Round 30 :

(dec, 7 sc) x 2 = 16

Round 31-35 :

Sc in each st around. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Persephone (Arms/Legs - Make 4) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6 (Starting with Color B)

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 = 18

Round 4-5 :

sc in each st around

Round 6 :

7 sc, dec x 2, 7 sc = 16

Round 7 :

6 sc, dec x 2, 6 sc = 14

Info :

Stuff the arms as you work

Round 8-9 :

sc in each st around

Round 10 :

Dec, 12 sc = 13

Round 11-12 :

sc in each st around

Round 13 :

Dec, 11 sc = 12

Round 14-15 :

sc in each st around

Round 16 :

Dec, 10 sc = 11

Info :

Stop stuffing the arms and legs

Round 17-18 :

sc in each st around

Round 19 :

Dec, 9 sc = 10

Info :

Change to Color A. 20. sc in each st around. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Persephone (Tail) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6 (Starting with Color A)

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Round 3-5 :

sc in each st around

Round 6 :

dec x 6 = 6 (Do not stuff the tail from this point on)

Info :

Change to Color B

Round 7-13 :

sc in each st around. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Persephone (Hair Pieces - Make 2) :

Item Name (P1) :

With Color C: Chain approximately 172. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Finishing & Notes :

Info :

For the eyes: Take the eyes and paint them with white acrylic paint. You may need 2-4 layers. After dry, paint a small black dot in the center and seal with nail polish sealer. You can sand the eyes before painting to help adhesion. Use black eyeshadow to darken around eye holes for the sunken look. Place washable false eyelashes on the eye backs if desired. There is a YouTube video link in the original pattern for extra help.

Info :

Place washers and backings for large eyes by removing most stuffing, place washers, then restuff. Adjust placement before permanently securing.

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin the head to the body for extra support; you may need to add more stuffing as you sew and then sew the head to the body securely.
  • Pin the ears on top of the head approximately between rows 36 and 37 (Sparky) or as pictured; sew the ears onto the head with a yarn needle and matching yarn.
  • Pin the arms to the sides of the body at a slight forward-facing angle beneath the neck and sew in place; if using safety eyes as bolts, place them underneath the bolts and sew into place.
  • Turn the body upside down to position legs; pin legs to the bottom of the body approximately between rounds 5 and 6, then sew legs securely.
  • Pin the tail onto the back of the body approximately between rounds 11 and 17 and sew securely.
  • Pin the square onto the back and sew; pin the spots onto the square and sew them on, then add black embroidered stitches around the edges of the square for a stitched-on look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not join rounds unless stated; work in a continuous spiral for most parts.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round to keep track of your rounds and shaping.
  • 💡All stitches are worked in both loops unless stated otherwise in the pattern; follow BLO instructions exactly when specified.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but gradually; overstuffing can distort shaping while understuffing will flatten the sculpted shapes.
  • 💡Adjust eye placement according to your yarn and hook size; count holes carefully and test placement before securing backs.

This delightful pair of amigurumi dogs is full of character and handmade charm — perfect for gifting or keeping. They feature sculpted snouts, dramatic eyes, and embroidered details for a unique personality. Make them your own with color swaps or added accessories. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

The finished Sparky and Persephone measure approximately 17 inches from foot to top of head when using worsted weight yarn (#4) and a 3.25 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the finished size; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and check your gauge to adapt placement of eyes and features.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires experience with amigurumi techniques such as working in continuous rounds, increases, decreases, and basic shaping; familiarity with stuffing and assembly is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters will spend 12-15 hours across multiple sessions to complete both dolls, depending on experience, customization, and assembly time.

Can I use safety eyes or do I have to paint eyes?

You can use safety eyes (40 mm for Sparky, 34 mm for Persephone) or paint the eyes and seal with nail polish sealer; if you paint, follow the instructions for sanding, multiple layers of paint, and sealing for best results.